Our bodies are what help us to lead the lives we live. They get us from A to B. They detect scents for us to enjoy or to warn us that food has gone off. They keep us alert, reacting to sounds that could pose a threat or that could bring us joy. They do everything it takes to help us have a wholesome existence. Of course, it’s not all too surprising, then, that many of us want to provide our bodies with the best care possible. This keeps us in the best shape possible and can help us to lead long and happy lives. But what can you do to achieve this? Here are some suggestions that could help you along the way.

Routine Health Checkups

First, make sure that you’re attending routine health checkups. If you feel unwell or under the weather, or have an injury that seems to be worsening, check in with your doctor. They’ll be able to diagnose any underlying conditions, provide you with guidance on lifestyle changes that can help, prescribe medicine or refer you for therapy or surgery if necessary, like knee replacement surgery. Your doctor will be able to keep a good track of your health and guide you in a way that ensures you’re getting the best care possible when required. Then we need to consider health checks with your dentist (once every six months), your hygienist (once every six months) and your optician (once every two years).

Diet

Eating a healthy and balanced diet provides your body with the fuel it needs to thrive. This means taking positive steps and implementing healthy habits into your lifestyle that will make all the difference. Cut out excess sugars. Cut out excess salt. Avoid junk food where possible and opt for healthier alternatives instead. You should also try to make sure your meals and snacks fit inside your recommended calorie count. This will vary based on your sex, age and activity levels, but the guide below should help:

Children aged 2 to 8 - 1000 to 1400 calories
Girls aged 9 to 13 - 1400 to 1600 calories
Boys aged 9 to 13 - 1600 to 2000 calories
Active women aged 14 to 30 - 2400 calories
Sedentary women aged 14 to 30 - 1800 to 2000 calories
Active men aged 14 to 30 - 2800 to 3200 calories
Sedentary men aged 14 to 30 - 2000 to 2600 calories
Active adults over 30 - 2000 to 3000 calories
Sedentary adults over 30 - 1600 to 2400 calories

Exercise

Of course, exercise plays a major role in a healthy lifestyle too. As an adult, you should generally be getting about one hundred and fifty minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a week. If you’re pushed for time, seventy five minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise would work well too. Find a form of exercise you enjoy and commit to it as best you can. Good ways to achieve this tend to include a social element, such as teams, personal training or groups where you don’t want to miss sessions because others are counting on you.

Hopefully, some of the suggestions above will work well when it comes to giving your body plenty of support.

Giving Your Body the Support It Needs